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Men's Drop In

June 4 at 8:30 am
Join the men of CTS for some coffee and conversation. Different topics each month.

Holy Week Worship

Palm Sunday, April 10
Worship at 7 pm in person, on Facebook Live and our website
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Maundy Thursday, April 14
Worship at 7 pm in person, on Facebook Live and our website​​
Good Friday, April 15
Worship at 7 pm in person, on Facebook Live and our website
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​Easter Sunday, April 17
April 17  Worship at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am 
in person, on Facebook or our website at 9:30

Serve at CTS

The community at Christ the Servant would greatly benefit from your gifts and time: from teaching learning hour to serving on a committee, almost all of what we do at Christ the Servant happens through the generosity of our community's time and willingness to volunteer. 
Join a Committee
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Be a Caring Adult
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Women's Bible Study

Join this group of women who gather weekly in relationship and guided study with the Gather Magazine Bible Studies. ​
In April the focus of the study will be The Kingdom of God: Looking to the future. Need a copy of the Gather magazine to join in? Extras are located outside of the church office on the credenza. 

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 am on Zoom 
**No meeting on March 30th**
​Meeting ID:  823 1120 0639 * Passcode:  gather

CENTERING PRAYER

  • Tuesdays at 12:15 pm in person at CTS and on Zoom
Meeting ID: 860 1805 4931 *  Passcode: Prayer​​
​Centering prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to deepen that relationship. Our desire to have God draw us closer into a relationship, and intention to practicing it, is all that is needed. The practice we follow is a simple contemplative practice developed by Father Thomas Keating. As we become closer to God, we become closer to others and the world God so dearly loves.  For more info contact Debra at 303.725.4038.
Worship Services
Adult Education

Chrysalis Initiative Updates 

Continue to check here for a video series on updates different elements of the Chrysalis Initiative. 
1/22/22: Introduction to Chrysalis Initiative Updates
1/25/22: Chrysalis Initiative Overview
1/26/22: Chrysalis Initiative: Volunteers
1/31/22:  The Impact of Community Trauma
1/29/22: Marshall Fire Designated Fund
2/15/22: Companion Program Update
Join us for a time to be together in a healing-focused worship space.
Wednesdays, 7 pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 861 9490 7626 * Passcode: peace
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Budget Forum

Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2022 CTS budget. Join us in-person or via Zoom.
 January 16 10:30 am (hybrid)
* Meeting ID: 832 0314 8279 * Passcode: preview

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Kids' Corner

Kids' Corner follows the same lessons children are hearing during worship in order to deepen understanding, provide age-appropriate reinforcement, and facilitate family conversations more easily. Each week includes:
  • a Bible Story video
  • some prompts for conversation
  • an activity
  • a prayer for your family

Click on the image to take you to this week's story as well as previous weeks you might have missed. 
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May 2:  The Council at Jerusalem
God’s love is not about following rules!

Kids' Corner

Kids' Corner follows the same lessons children are hearing during worship in order to deepen understanding, provide age-appropriate reinforcement, and facilitate family conversations more easily. Each week includes:
  • a Bible Story video
  • prompts for conversation
  • an activity 
  • a prayer for your family

Click on the image each week to follow along with the story. Find more related activities on the link to guide your family in a discussion about your own promises and learn how you can help babies in our community.   ​

FOR FAMILIES


Explore the story each week at home with these supporting resources. Each week provides ideas for prayer, connecting to real life, prompts for sharing your own faith, and prayers together.

Apr 25:  The Ethiopian Official  God’s love is for everyone.
​Apr 18:  The Ascension of Jesus   Jesus promises the presence of the Holy Spirit
​Apr 11:  Road to Emmaus​  Jesus walks with us, even when we don’t recognize him.
​Apr 4:  Easter Sunday  Christ is Risen!
​Mar 28:  Palm Sunday  Jesus makes a triumphal entry.
​Mar 21:  Zaccheaus  Jesus shows us how God loves us even when we make mistakes.
​Mar 14:  The Parable of the Rich Man  Take time to look around and listen to who needs help.
​Mar 7:  The Lost Sheep God celebrates when we ask for forgiveness. 
​Feb 28:  ​The Parable of the Fig Tree  God is patient with us.​
Feb 21:  The Good Samaritan God calls us to be good neighbors

​Feb 14:  The Transfiguration  God reveals that Jesus is God’s son and tells us to listen to Jesus.
​Feb 7:  Jesus heals the centurion’s servant and the widow’s son Jesus includes all people.
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Jan 31: Healing on the Sabbath  Jesus teaches us that people are more important than rules.
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Jan 24:  Jesus Fishes for People  Jesus calls us to follow him and use our unique gifts.
​Jan 17:  Jesus Preaches in Nazareth God calls us to be kind to all people.

​Jan 10:  A Visit from the Magi We all have gifts to bring Jesus. 

Regular Service Opportunities

Please note our regular service opportunities are on hold until further notice.
Learn about and sign up for one of our
​ongoing service commitments to our community. 

Women's Service Group

This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10-12 to make "Days for Girls" care kits that provide reusable sanitation products for young women around the world. 

Boulder Homeless Shelter

Every fourth Friday, volunteers prepare and serve dinner at the Boulder Homeless Shelter in the evening. Sign up here.  Learn more about Boulder Homeless Shelter.

Habitat
​for Humanity

CTS regularly supports Habitat for Humanity with group build days. Tools and instruction provided onsite.
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Women and the Word Bible Study

Weekly on Tuesdays from 10:45-11:45 am on Zoom.
Meeting ID:  824 2816 0784 * Passcode:  gather


Holden Evening Prayer Services

Midweek Worship
  • Thursdays February 25-March 25, 7 pm on Facebook and our website
  • We will walk with Jesus who turns toward the challenges of loving, leading, and following God's call as he gets closer to Jerusalem. That call comes with the full range of emotions. During worship, we will explore how we might also turn toward the feelings we would rather avoid so that we can learn from them.​​

Worship Test Page

Advent Faith Practices

Advent Practices Series
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Join Marissa in learning about and forming different Advent Faith Practices in this year’s video series,

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Special Access: Illustrated Ministries “Do not be Afraid”
​Advent Devotional

Christ the Servant is providing this intergenerational, interactive devotion to our community through “Illustrated Ministries.” This year’s theme is “Do not be Afraid”- and you are invited to hold onto God’s message of hope even in a time that feels so uncertain. Explore how these themes affect your life and faith- on your own, with your family, or others of your choosing. 

There is a devotion for each week of Advent that includes scripture, doodles, stories, and prompts for conversation in your home. CLICK to access the password protected devotional resource.

Light an Advent Wreath

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Source: Eskaa Makes
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Source: Bloom in Faith
Light your advent wreath daily or weekly along with worship. Each week, light an additional candle. The four candles stand for God’s promises of hope, love, joy and peace for us. And the light is a reminder of God’s love and light shining in the darkness. 
Don’t have an Advent wreath? You can make a simple Advent wreath at home. Watch Marissa’s craft tutorial to see how to make two different wreath-crafts.

Advent Devotions

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Build an Advent practice around a weekly or daily devotional time. Some of our ministry partners have provided a range of devotions to support your faith this Advent season.
  • Sky Ranch has partnered with Ft. Collins and Loveland congregations and CSU Campus Ministry to provide a Daily Advent Devotional Video Series including song, text and prayer.
  • Sky Ranch staff have also compiled favorite Advent activities, recipes, games and coloring sheets in this Advent Activity Book. 
  • Luther Seminary has provided a free Advent Devotional, available also in large print. These provide suggested text, a reflection and brief prayer. 

Advent Devotions for Purchase:
  • Advent and Christmas Devotionals from the ELCA, available to order, and in large print and e-book
  • Family Advent and Christmas Card Deck full of activities, rituals, prayers. Easy on the go!

6th Grade

Old Testament
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Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8

7th Grade

New Testament
Lesson 1
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Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8

8th Grade

Luther's Small Catechism
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Lesson 5
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Faith in Action Network

There are so many ways we put our faith in action. The Faith in Action Network is a platform to:
  1. Facilitate collective learning, advocacy, justice work and ally-ship and invite others to come along with you
  2. Amplify the impact our community can have on creating a more just and equitable world 
  3. Build connections and community within CTS around issues we care about​
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Adult Learning Hour

Adult Learning Hour will be exploring a wide range of topics this year from death and preparing for it, exploring faith formation at home and in the church, and exploring the ELCA's new "Sanctuary Denomination" designation. 
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CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER  

January 19, February 2 & 9 
The role of caregiver touches us at different stages of life through parenting, supporting loved ones during illness, and accompanying aging spouses and parents. We will share needs and resources and continue discussion of the proposed Respite Care outreach program.

SCRIPTURE SERIES


January 19, February 2 & 9
Adult series paired with the lectionary in worship. We will explore the week's scripture more in depth in this group, lead by Marissa with oversight from Pastor Steph, and a chance to "Ask the Pastor" with our follow-up questions.  

HEAVEN AND HELL


February 23, March 1, 8, 15
Punch your ticket to heaven by attending this class. Just kidding. Using scripture, Christian history, and culture, we will explore our questions and beliefs about the afterlife. 
DIVING INTO DEEP EMOTIONS
​March 29, April 5 & 19, May 3
Each session will explore how we manage difficult emotions, from sadness and anxiety, to despair and anger. Guest Christine Ruth lends her guidance and expertise to our community. 
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
April 5, 19, May 3rd
Learn about CTS with New Members being presented to the congregation on May 17th.

Youth Learning Hour

Youth Learning Hour is a time for middle and high school students to gather in a casual environment to build community, talk and learn about meaningful topics, and have fun together. Each gathering includes checking in with each other, some breakfast treats, exploring a topic or theme and playing a game. All topics were generated by youth at the beginning of the year. 
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CURRENT TOPIC- Through February 9th

Community Violence and Trauma
Current society is marked by ways that violence and trauma are impacting communities, schools and individuals. Together, we will process how this violence impacts us, what we can do about it and how our faith comes into play. 

COMING UP


February 12th
Join us for a guest appearance from Rainbow Trail- Daniel Kirschbaum will share his story and take questions. 

Understanding Heaven and Hell

Let's explore popular question and topic together. Don't worry, we will lighten it up with games at the end of each session. 

Mental Health and Emotions

Young people consistently are managing their own mental health and emotions, and are often worried about the health and safety of loved ones around them. Come, share your experience, and learn more about how we manage difficult emotions. 

PREVIOUS TOPICS


  • Climate Change
  • Drugs and Alcohol
  • Serving Immigrants and Refugees

Intergenerational ​Learning Hour Events

Throughout the year, we will be connecting during Learning Hour as a wider community. These events will be for all ages and be opportunities to learn side by side, across age groupings. Sometimes we will recognize important community milestones, or celebrate the liturgical calendar and cultural events, or do service together. Please see these events as a chance to lean in to deeper community and wider ways of learning. ​
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Help with Worship

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​Join our Worship Team

Participate in worship as a leader: from serving communion, being an assisting minister, usher or part of the welcome team. Learn more by contacting ctsvolunteers@gmail.com.

Share your musical gifts
Are you a gifted vocalist or musician? Learn more about our church choir by contacting Lee Knight. Talk to Dan Graeber to learn more about the contemporary band. 
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Help behind the scenes
Are you more comfortable out of the spotlight? We need your gifts, too! Consider helping with coffee ministry or altar guild. Contact ctsvolunteers@gmail.com for more information. 
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Order of Worship
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​March 29, 2020​​
Holden Evening Prayer
Order of Worship
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​March 26, 2020​
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Order of Worship
​March 22, 2020
Third Sunday in Lent
Order of Worship
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​​March 15, 2020

RECENT SERMONS

February 23 - Mark 8:27-9:8
March 1 - Mark 8:27, 9:8
March 8 - Mark 10:17-31

SOUP SUPPERS AND LENTEN SERVICES

Our season of Lent includes Thursday midweek Soup Suppers at 6:00 pm, followed by Holden Evening Prayer Service at 7:00. Everyone is invited! You can sign up  to bring a crock-pot of soup or bread and cheese, or set up or clean up. 

Faith in Real Life
​(for little Lutherans)

Wondering how to realistically incorporate faith moments into every day life with your infant or toddler? Here are a few suggestions from Dr. Dawn Rundman. Check out her book, Little Steps, Big Faith.
  • Good Morning! 
    • As you pick up your child up from their crib or bed, say: "This is the day that the Lord has made!" (Psalm 118:24) I'm so happy to see you and share this new day!
  • Buckle Blessing:
    • As you buckle your child in their carseat, make the sign of the cross on their forehead and say, "God loves you and so do I."
  • Table Prayer
    • Five second prayer: "Thank you God for this good food. A-men!" Sooner than you think, your little one will join in. 
  • Bath Time Bible Stories
    • While your child plays in the bath, read one to two bible stories from your children's bible. Keep the bible by the bathtub: it's okay if it gets a little wet and loved.

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WOMEN AND THE WORD BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, Jan 14-Feb 18, 10:45-11:45 am (New Time!)
​Join in this six-week series of scripture study. Gather Magazine, our guide for the study, is the WELCA publication that combines faith and action. Weekly preparation is not required and participants are welcome to attend whenever they can. Contact Barbara Gibbs at bdawnco@gmail.com for info. 

Advent: Preparing the Way

Explore these resources to bring Advent to life in your home and life. 
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Taking the Advent Story Home

This Daily Advent Devotional has been shared graciously by Vibrant Faith Ministries. Originally published in 2013, the authors have compiled 31 devotions in one resource.
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Family Advent Practices

Find ideas for service, gifts, practices to do at home as a family. Bring advent to life! 
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The Third

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506 Via Appia
Louisville, CO 80027

​​Our mission is to be a grace-filled,
welcoming community that strives to:

RENEW through worship and learning
RELATE to all God's people
RESPOND to needs outside our walls

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​Tuesday -Thursday  8:00 am - 2:30 pm
​Phone 303-666-4655
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